Quick Spring Refreshes: Making The Old Place Feel Like New
By KIM COOKAssociated Press A DIFFERENT VIEW New perspectives are often just as refreshing as new stuff. Caroline Utz of the home and lifestyle website The Spruce says that for […]
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Pots And Perches To Show Off Your Houseplants In Style
KIM COOKAssociated Press Houseplants have been keeping a lot of us company during the pandemic, and the good news is there’s a plant for any home, big or small, well-lit […]
Color Block Gardens Find Drama, Artistry In Saturated Hues
KIM COOK Associated Press Some of the most striking gardens aren’t a riot of multiple colors but a carefully curated assemblage of hues. Using foliage and flowers, gardeners can create […]
Eclectic Al Fresco: Outdoor Decor Gets Free-Spirited
KIM COOK Associated Press There are those who prefer perfectly matched furniture and a monochromatic color scheme in decor. But for those who like to shake things up, it’s time […]
Cooking Up A Color-Happy Kitchen
By Kim Cook ASSOCIATED PRESS Kitchens in traditional and vintage homes often are dressed in conservative garb: neutral hues, stainless steel, white-on-white or beige-on-beige. Historically, however, kitchens were actually pretty […]